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Cambodia Travel Guide
There’s a magic about Cambodia that
casts a spell on many who visit this
charming yet confounding kingdom.
Ascend to the realm of the gods at
the mother of all temples, Angkor
Wat, a spectacular fusion of
symbolism, symmetry and
spirituality. Descend into the hell
of Tuol Sleng and come face to face
with the Khmer Rouge and its killing
machine. Welcome to the conundrum
that is Cambodia: a country with a
history both inspiring and
depressing, an intoxicating place
where the future is waiting to be
shaped.
Just as Angkor is more than its wat,
so too is Cambodia more than its
temples. The chaotic yet charismatic
capital of Phnom Penh is a hub of
political intrigue, economic
vitality and intellectual debate.
All too often overlooked by
hit-and-run tourists ticking off
Angkor on a regional tour, the
revitalised city of Siem Reap is
finally earning plaudits in its own
right thanks to a gorgeous riverside
location, a cultural renaissance,
and a dining and drinking scene to
rival the best in the region. And
don’t forget the rest of the
country: relax in the sleepy seaside
town of Kampot and trek the nearby
Bokor National Park; take an
elephant ride in the jungles of
Mondulkiri Province; ogle the Mekong
dolphins at Kratie or simply choose
a beach near Sihanoukville.
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